Cradled in the lap of mountains at the foothills
of auspicious Trikuta, besides the river
Tawi at an altitude of 1030 ft. is Jammu. This 'city
of temples'
has many places that are flocked by people from
every nook and corner. Among all these, also
comes the famed university of Jammu. A
place, where imparting education is not
considered just as a mere duty, but as a
commitment towards the advancement of the
society. A university with a vision and
a single-minded mission. To make Jammu
university a name to reckon with. A saga that
has been continuing from the time of its
inception.

The University of Jammu, accredited as 'A'
Grade University by National Assessment &
Accreditation Council of India came
into existence in 1969 vide Kashmir and Jammu
Universities Act 1969 following bifurcation of
the erstwhile University of Jammu and Kashmir.
The University provides instructions in such
branches of learning as it deems fit and makes
provision for research and the advancement and
dissemination of knowledge. The University
stands for spiritual and material elements in
life, thirst for knowledge and virtue under the
backdrop of holy peaks of Trikuta Hills.

Controller of Examinations
University of Jammu holds examinations so the
University of Jammu can, grant
degrees, generate knowledge and confer diverse
academic distinctions on persons who pursue
approved courses of study in the University or
in constituent colleges/institutions approved
for the purpose also for those who appear as
external/private candidates. It also confers
honorary degrees or other distinctions on the
persons of exceptional caliber.

The University also admits,
maintains, recognizes, affiliates colleges and
other institutions. It is primarily a research,
teaching, affiliating, examining body involved
in promotion of arts, science and other branches
of learning. The University is open to all
classes and creeds with the sole objective to
carry people from darkness to light.